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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19
The state Road.

While the campaign which preceded
the election OF the present General Assem-
bly, was in progress, it was not expected
that any action would be taken looking
to the lease or sale OF the Western and
Atlantic railroad until the meeting OF the
next General Assembly. There are rea-
sons, however, why it might be well for
the present General Assembly to take
action in this matter at the summer ses-
sion.
Excepting the Western and Atlantic,
recent combinations have brought all the
railroads leading out of Atlanta virtually
under the same control. 1T is true that it
is insisted that the Central forms no part
OF these combinations, but 1t is known
that at least some OF those who control
the Central are interested in them. 1t is
reasonable to suppose, therefore, that the
Central will ally itself with the railroads
forming the combinations. 1t is not diff
cult to see. then, that il the combinations
choose they can seriously injure the
western and Atlantic. They can refuse
any alliance with 1t, except such as is
rendered imperative by State and Federal
railroad laws.
Suppose the combinations should deem
the Western and Atlantic necessary to
them. what is to hinder them from 30
seriously hampering it as to greatly
depreciate its value? The truth is, this
is just what they could do, and it is by
no means certain that they will not do it.
Their next step would be to offer to lease
or buy the road, and they would be able
to force the State to accept whate yer
terms they might propose.
number of the States interests are
to greater or less extent dependent
upon the Western and Atlantic. and it is
by no means improbable that all OF them
may be placed in jeopardy. The General
Assembly would not be spending it's
time unprofitably if it SHOULD look into
the situation regarding the road, and de-
eide what is best to be done. 1t may de-
eide, that there is no need OF immediate
action, but the result or looking into the
situation will at least give the people OF
the State full and fair statement as to
the present and probable future value of
their property.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19
The Celebration ON the gid.

Next Tuesday promises to be big day
in Savannah. Ample preparations are
being made to give the Governor and his
staff reception that will be worthy OF
the occasion and creditable to the city
and 10 the oity's military organizations.
The programme has been published for
the entire day, and it will be carried out
in way that will show that Savannah
knows how to entertain the Governor OF
the State and provide entertainment for
her visitors.
There Will be, doubtless, many visitors
present The towns which have facill-
ties for reaching the city easily will, 1t Is
expected, be largely represented.
Savannah's military companies have
well-earned reputation for being among
the best drilled and finest APP
pearing companies in. the State,
and on Feb. % they will leave nothing
undons to sustain their reputation. The
occasion will be pleasant one, and ga
vannah would like TO welcome as many
rssisitors as possible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19
Interpreting the Interstate Com
mcTCc Law.

mcrCr Law
Railroad Commissioner Albert Fink has
given mis- Interpretation of the most i'm
portant portions Of the interstate COM
meroe law in a document that is attract
ing considerable attention. Mr.. Fink
thinks that If his Interpretation is ac-
cepted by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission the railroads will be able to get
along under the interstate commerce law,
and not be much, if any, verse of than
they are now.
The meaning OF some tof the most i'm
portant parts OF the law is not altogether
clear. Indeed, the language is so ambig-
uous that il is certain that different con-
stTuctions will be put upon it. Mr.. Fink
Is early in the field with his interpretG-
tion because, If he puts it strongly and
supports 1t ably, he may succeed in get
ting 1t generally accepted, or course it
is favorable to the railroads. IL could
hardly be otherwise under the ctrcum-
stances.
He scouts the idea that the understand
ing which certain COngressmeu had OF
the leading provisions of the bill when
they were discussing them is to have any
influence in determining their meaning.
The law, he says, must be interpreted
strictly Ia accordance with its language,
and the object for which 1t was
enacted must be kept steadily in view.
He has no trouble at all in finding au-
thority for charging more per mile for
short than long haul, and yet the popu-
lar impression is that one OF the chief
purposes of the law is to prevent charge
of that kind. He points out instances
where it will be necessary to make a
higher charge for short than long
haul, but he admits that the short haul
charge will have to be just and reason
able.
There will be some difficulty, of course,
in determining the cases in which
higher charge can be made for a short
than for long haul, but if there is
difference of opinion on this point, be-
tween shippers and carriers, the courts
will be resorted to for a decision. Mr..
Fink thinks that If the long and short
haul rule had been made absolute, in
stead Of permitting .certain amount OF
discretion, the object of the law would
have been defeated, because unjust dis
elimination could not have been avoided.
Mr.. Fink also thinks that the law au-
thorizes prorating, and the way he states
his views is calculated to create the i'm
preston that he is right. There is no
doubt that it will be some time before
there will be generally accepted inter-
probation ofthe law. Carriers will doubt
less take Mr.. Fink's Interpretation of it,
because that is about as favorable to the
railroads as it is possible for it to be
without having the appearance OF being
strained. Shippers, on the other hand. will
have another Interpretation, equally as
reasonable apparently, and the courts
will finally be resorted to for an interpre-
tation that will have to be accepted by
all parties.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19
Good Politics.

The New York Tribune, publishes the
story that President Cleveland has lately
declared it to be his purpose not to be
candidate for the Presidential nomina-
ton Of his perty in 1888. The story is
based upon an alleged interview which
prominent Democrat had with the
resident at the White House few days
ago, in which MIR. Cleveland expressed a
determination not to seek nor accept a
denomination. In support of the story
reference is made to an alleged statement
of Mr.. Cleveland's during the campaign
of 1884. that he would not accept another
nomination tor President If it were offered
him, as he was believer in one term
only.
Smith NJ. Weed is also quoted as say
ing that the President intimated to him
when he was in Washington lately that
he would not be Presidential candidate
again. Mr.. Weed is OF the opinion, if he
Is rightly quoted, that Mr.. Cleveland's
intention Is to be one term President.
Ex-Mayor of New York Wickham says,
however, that this talk about Mr.. Cleve-
lands not wanting a second term is what
may be called shrewd politics. He is of
the opinion that il the impression gets
abroad that the President doesn't want
denomination, 1t Will go long way to-
ward giving him a second term. Mr..
Wickham is right. The creating of that
sort of an impression is "mighty good
politics."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

Mrs. Druse, the Herkimer, N. Y, muir
deress. will probably be hung on the
last day OF this month. She was respited
until that time in order to give the Legis-
lature opportunity to pass a bill exempt
ing women from hanging. This the Leg
islaturo refused to do, and Gov. Hill says
that he will not again interfere. Mrs.
Druse's case has excited great deal OF
interest all ever the country, and has
brought out many expressions Of opinion
for and against hanging women. As long
as hanging is the penalty for murder
there is no reason why woman who
commits the crime should escape the
penalty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19
The Early Bird Gets tho Worm.
From the CLeUeIand Loader

rum tIso L SeOotUrtO LoAuoF'
Speaking OF the new Senator elect from
Tennessee, leading politician of that State
says: 'If the ability of Gov. Bate were equal
to his ambition, he would be the greatest man
In the United States. have known him Tor
years. Hell a Tennesseoan by birth. de
went to the Mexican War as q boy. and when
he came back he studied law at Galiatln,,
email town Of 1900 population near NashVllle;:
lie went into the Confederate service. ana
IN 1864 he was Brigadier General under John
9. breckenridge, who was IN command OF the
division. At o'clock one morning, while ne
was lying on bis cot in his tent, he was awak-
ened by one of his staff officers and was IN
formed that JEFF Davis had made John o.
breckenridge Secretary of War. The wealth.
or was cloudy and Indictment. The camp
was number of miles away from the rail-
road station. Bate at once ordered his morse.
He galiopei over snow and ice to the depot,
took the first train. and was in the presence
of President Davis before the other Generals
of the army knew of Breckenridge's appoint
ment. He applied tor the position which
Breckenridge then held as Major General.
and got 1t. He was back in camp with his
commission in his pocket before the remain
der of the officers had congratulated Breck-
enridge upon his promotion"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19
Middle Florida Railroad Projects


The necessity for short railroad to
that portion OF Florida between the Chat
tahoochee and Suwannee rivers has long
been felt by the people in that locality,
and the prospect that such a road will
soon be built is believed to be much
brighter now than ever before. There
are two projected roads to the section in
question, either Of which would furnish
the means for closer communication with
the business world so much desired. One
Of these is backed by an old company
under the new name Of the Thomasville,
Tallahassee and Gulf Railroad and Lum-
Der Company of Western Florida. The
chief factors In this company are Lord
Harries and Mr.. William Clark, two
Scotch capitalists, who are largely in
terested In American enterprises. This
company has purchased the franchises
OF the ThomasvilIe and Tallahassee Rail-
road Company from Mr.. John E. Page
and his associates. 1t proposes to build
road from Townsville, Ca, to Rio
Carrabelle, Fla. The latter place is
located on the Gulf coast.
The other schemei is an extension of the
Atlanta and Hawkinsville railroad. A
line is now being surveyed from Ty-Ty to
Townsville, and the statement is made
that it will be extended from Townsville
into Florida. Work on the Atlanta and
Hawkinsville road is progressing rapidly,
aud there is reason for thinking that those
who are promoting the enterprise have
all the money they need to complete it.
The advantage OF building the line be-
yond Thomasvilie into Florida is appa-
rent. To stop at Townsville, or any
other point in South Georgia, would leave
the connections OF the road at the mercy
of other ana perhaps hostile railroads.
A year or so ago the Savannah, Florida
and Western railway had under consid-
Grafton the advisabil1ty of constructing q
branch from some point on its line to
Monticello, Fla. The projected road,
however, appears to have been abandoned,
at least for the present. Savannah is
deeply interested In having a railroad to
Middle Florida that is friendly to her in
terests.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

The little trouble that Sir Charles Dixie
had in the courts lately didn't turn out
SO badly for him after all. 1t was the
means of his getting comfortable legacy
Of 100000. The fortune comes from the
remnants Of the Snooke family, OF which
John Smoke married Dilke's great aunt
in 1904. 1t has been said that Sir Charles
would be obliged to change his name to
snooke in order to get the money, but
that Is not so. Now that he Is able to
sink so comfortable q sum, Dixie may
put into execution the scheme of publish
ing daily newspaper, which he has
long cherished. In his will Smoke de-
clares he gave up his original plan OF
leaving everything to Ashton Dilke's
children because he had become con-
WINGED that Sir Charles was an innocent
and prosecuted man.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19
Twenty.nine citizens of BRENNAN. Tex

Twenty-Five citizens of BRENNAN, Tex,
Republicans and Democrats, have gone
to wa( rtngton to appear as witnesses be-
fore the Senate investigating committee
pm the alleged Texas outrages. Ex-
Congressman Giddings, one OF the num-
Der, says that the only political outrage
committed was the cold. FLOODED assassi.
nation of q Democrat by Polk Hill,
negro agitator and Republican politician.
This is not the kind of testimony the Re-
publican members of the Senate had in
view when they had the committee APP
pOInted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

Sir Henry Bessemer thinks That he can
build steel fort, that will resist the
heaviest guns, at a comparatively smalA
cost. He would erect a gigantic mold
OF brick and concrete, having the shape
OF the walls Of the proposed fort. On the
top OF the mold he would erect Bessemer
converters, capable OF turning out three
charges in twenty-four hours. With
taese converters he would I'LL the mold
The melted steel would selidify as it was
Ppoured into the mold. The steel wall
could DO made Of any reasonable THO k
ness and as algh as desired. IICongress
Intends TO erect coast defenses it might
\ Inquire into thls plau.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

One of the results of the great New
York strike is that 1900 dupes OF the
walking delegates are left idle, and it is
said they Will probably not find work for
q month or more to come. No provision
has been made for their support by the
walking delegates and District Assembly
40, and they must SHIFT for themselves.
Most of them have wives and children
dependent upon them. Their unhappy
condition is not calculated TO increase
their admiration for the managers of the
gtrike.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

The Republican Senators say it is very
probable that majority OF the Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections will
shortly report TO the Senate that the Gre
dentials presented for Judge David Tur-
pie to succeed Senator Benjamin. Hsrri-
son, OF Indiana, were issued IN f-1eS,llar
form, and that the case calls for au in.
vestigstion. BY this means it is hoped to
keep Judge Turpie out of his seat until
the Legislature of Indiana meets in Jan
uary, 1889. The plan is in keeping with
Republican methods, and as they have
the majority In the Senate 1t may suo-
coed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

The Athefe .sK-. w atchman says:
''fhe young gentlemen who board In the
dormitOries on the campus form ponds in
the middle OF their rooms. The floors
swag 80 fearfully that it is dangerous to
swim in some OF these ponds, they are so
deep" Such an advertisement ought to
draw students to the state University
from Northern colleges, Think how con-
venient those ponds would be for educat-
ing them in tho mlnd.deveIoping science
ofrewlng boatl
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

A large amount of bread is consumed
by the patients In the Lunatic Asylum at
Miiledgeyille. Every morning the baker
makes 1914 biscuits. $50 Iosyes of bread,
and 2.4O0 zones of corn bread. All this is
saten at one meal. Nobody in the State,
however, grudges it. The asylum is the
State's noblest charity, and its manage
men0k the. hearty approval of all the
people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19
They Might Try, Anyhow.

from the washington POST (DeTa.)
The discussion about car stoves brings out
the interesting fact that steam he ating has
been used for years in various parts of the
country. On road in New York it is de-
scrlbed as simple, Inexpensive, quickly
adjusted and easily adapted to the Conditions
OF the weather." and the engineer says that
the amount OF steam taken from the boilers
Is scarcely perceptible. 1t cannot be difficult
for the railroad companies to discover some
practicable and inexpensive method OF dis
pensing with the murderous stove.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19
A Reminder OF An Unhappy Period.

TF0"t W6 BdEtf91lore Herald lRep,)
The squad of Texans now testlfylng before
senate committee concerning alleged out
RACES on Republicans in their State furnishes
strong reminder of the old reconstruction
Gays. Senator Hoar may see how he is to
make capital for his party out OF this inves-
legation, but it looks to us as if the day for
reueral interference in election fights has
passed. The Republicans as well as the Dem
ocrats OF each State ought to be able to take
care OF themselves without national aid.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

New riches are being discovered In
Alabama all the time. 1t is now said
that asphalt has. been discovered in Nor
gan county, in that State. on the Louis
vile and Nashville railroad. 1t is said
shat this is the only deposit OF asphalt In
the United States. The supply used for
street paving in this country comes from
Lake Trinidad. If the Alabama deposit
Is first-class asphalt the owners OF it have
Bomething better than a silver mine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

The suit OF John II. Lester against Ben
Butler, to recover 100000 damages for
alleged false imprisonment during the
war, is exciting great deal Of interest.
There are many people in the neighbor-
hood Of New Orleans who would like to
recover damages from Ben for injuries in
sf1icted upon them during the war.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19
INDEX TONEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

SPECIAL NoTIcEs-To Members Savannah
Volunteer Guards; Money 20 Lend, FL. E.
Wilson; Savannah Cadets,
COAL AND WOOD. r. Thomas.
AUCTION SALB-Closing Sale of Silverware,
Cutlery, ETC., by c. III. Dorset.
- CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEMENTs-Help
Wanted; For Rent; Ratle; Lost; Miscellane-
Gus.
STOVES, ETC.-Lovell & baltimore.
HOUSE CLEANING-L. & p. S. M. II.
STEAMSHIP SCHKDULE-Ocean Steamship
Company.
VSp GRAZING. S. McAlpln.
SOffS2o HoUsEKEEPERs-Cornw
ChipmaiS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

The inventor OF the chestnut bell was
before the Patent Office the other day,
endeavoring to patent an improvement
on his previous atrociOus invention. The
improvement consists OF an attachment
which will probably give new lease OF
life TO the now almost obsolete chestnut
bell. 1t is an elastic band connected with
the bell but fastened to the other side OF
the waistcoat. When the bell il struck q
miniature rat runs across the breast of
the wearer and stops in full view of tho
victim. To make ii more effective the
word "rats," in white letters on black
background, is inscribed on the rat. The
inventor would have exercised his genius
to better advantage mad he improved the
chestnuts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

Gen. W. T. Sherman is not afflicted
with modesty. AT reception gwen by
Grand Army post in Brooklyn, the other
night, he said: ave soldiers are the best
citizens." Perhaps, however, Gen. sher-
man and his soldiers have improved since
they marched through Georgia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

Speaker Carlisle has assigned the first
two rows of seats In the private gallery
Of the House for the exclusive occupancy
of the female correspondents in Washing
ton. He evidently understands which sex
moulds public opinion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

Prof. Grumbling is a candidate for the
office of State Superintendent of Schools
lin Iowa. 1t would not be amiss to have
q little grumblIng among school officials;
there has long been enough among school
Anatraus
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

Eloping with a coachman having
ceased to make a sensation, Mrs. Dono-
hue, of Woolsey's Point, N. Y, has run
of with a groom. 1t is not known
whether or not she will follow up the
elopement with an appearance on the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

Minister West sees no chance for war
between the United States and Great
Britain. Perhaps Minister West has
never heard of Senator Ingalls,.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19
Better Than Lying Around Tight.

From she Memphis AUaidnche (Dsrn.l
The number of statesmen lying aroung loose
In the hope that they will be picked out from
the pile as suitable timber for the Interstate
commerce Commission Is becoming greater
cYerY daY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

The. Atlanta Constitution calls MIR. ID.
il. Kimball an honored ''gent." Now is he
punished for all the sins he ever COM
mitteNon Georgia soil.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19
CURRENT COMMENT.
Perhaps He Wishes to Avoid Profanity.

From The Chattanooga Times tDem.l
There is an increasing curiosity to know
where Mr.. Powderfy mas been during these
weeks of the great strike in New York and
She vicinity. and what he thinks Of that per-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

The Senate of the New York Legisla-
ture has passed bill giving women the
right to vote in municipal elections. The
following amendment, proposed by a
bachelor, was promptly voted down: son
and after Jan. l, 1888, it shall be the law
OF this State that all bachelors attaining
the age OF 80 years, competent to provide
for a partner, yet abstainlng from enter.
ing into the sacred bonds of matrimony,
shall be subject to a forfeiture OF one
quarter OF their annual income, which
amount shall be collected by the State
Comptroller and distributed equitably
among the widows and orphans of the
State" A number OF old maids who
were present lobbied against the amend
ment. They might have been IN its favor
had it provided for giving them u share
of the forfeitures.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19
3ftupiral.
2fte0iral.

EHAMu0nN RESTORED. "A victim o.
MM NNIlUuU youthful imprudence caus'
I'VE ing Premature Decay, Nervous Debility
htt Lost Manhood, etc, having tried in van
every known remedy, has discovered a simpls.
sell -cure, which he will send FREE To- ny
fellow sufferers. Address g. j. MASON, Poss
ONCE Box $40. Now York CITY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 10. 1887.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19

AMONG the 1rst curiosities shown VISITORS to
the National Capitol are the Whispering
stones in statuary Hall, which used to be the
old House of Representatives. One of the
most curious Of these stones is the long dis-
lance one. The stone is near the north door
OF the hall, while the person who talks must
stand on the threshold of the doorway of the
south entrance, some twenty feet away. Anv
one standing on the stone near the north door
can hear the faintest whispers uttered on the
doorstep of the south door. The other day a
bride and groom were among the visitors
They were from New York, and one of the
grocm's friends was showing them around.
OF course he was explaining the Whispering
stones TO them. The bride was on the ne rt6
stone and the friend stood upon the steps
of the south door. He was whisper
ing to her several little things of in
terest about the hall, She had her back to-
ward him. A page from the House came
along and got Interested in the conversation,
suddenly he thought he too would talk to the
bride. and when the friend stopped for an
instant, the page said :''Say. old girl, how old
are YOU, anyhow" AS quick as lightning rI a
bride hoped OF the whispering stone. Her
face was crimson with bushes, and she TOOK
her husbands arm and walked on. The
friend had heard the pages remark and saw
tie result, but before he could grab the b. v
the naughty page had fed. He followed a.
friend and his young bride and tried 4 best
TO explain matters, but somehow the bride
doubled his story.